Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems ADS100 Tag Reader System for Industrial Applications User Manual Bibliotheca

Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG Tag Reader System for Industrial Applications Bibliotheca

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User Manual for Andromeda, RFID Gate SensorBibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG, CH-6315 Oberägeri, Switzerland ads100-user.doc Page 1 of 6FCC WARNINGThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interfer-ence to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with Part 15 of the FCC rules:FCC ID: Q3L-ADS100This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Federal Com-munications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device
User Manual for Andromeda, RFID Gate SensorBibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG, CH-6315 Oberägeri, Switzerland ads100-user.doc Page 2 of 61.0 Sensor GateThe sensor gate was developed to readinformation from RFID-labels and cards, whichare carried through a passageway. The areathat is covered by this function is between theantennas from knee to shoulder height of anaverage height person. Fig. 2 Library Gate2.0 Function and technical specificationsThrough the scanning of data, an alarm (acoustic or optical) or the initiation ofother equipment can be triggered. By using a Gate-Tracking-Software, the num-ber and kind of misappropriated media will be registered and can be used forother statistical purposes or to order new items. Fig. 1 Sensor Gate (Win-terthur, Switzerland)
User Manual for Andromeda, RFID Gate SensorBibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG, CH-6315 Oberägeri, Switzerland ads100-user.doc Page 3 of 6Basically, certain guidelines must be followed during the installation and usagephases. Usually a site inspection takes place prior to installation, where the posi-tioning and cabling logistics are determined. Despite this, certain preparatorysteps can be taken in advance to better facilitate installation and start-up.NOTE: It is important that the gate sensor is positioned in the vicinity of a well-observed area (such as the librarian’s desk) to facilitate a better view over thosepersons who have triggered an alarm. 2.1 Technical specificationsThe gate width between the two antennas, center to center is 90 cm. The anten-nas of the gate sensor are connected to a separate reader module. Please referto the reader module manual for further details.The reader module is equipped with a binary input/output signal used for the op-tical and acoustic signals. Each active antenna is equipped with a light and abuzzer/horn to emit these signals. 3.0 Installation RecommendationsConsideration of the following construction tips can assist in achieving optimalfunctionality of the gate sensor. There are a few illustrations attached with regardto the installation:1. The equipment should be installed in a "freestanding" way; i.e. thereshould not be large metal objects within a radius of 3 ½ feet. In order toachieve the desired mechanical stability of the equipment, a firm anchoringmethod should be chosen. Care should be taken not to damage existing in-frastructure under the floor such as pipes, cables and reinforcements.Electrical connections to existing infrastructure under the floor should beavoided. If the antennas are delivered with a base structure, then the baseshould be screwed to the antennae. In this case, drilling into the floor is notnecessary. 2. Construction of the equipment on surfaces where heating systems are lo-cated under the floor must be cleared with Bibliotheca first.
User Manual for Andromeda, RFID Gate SensorBibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG, CH-6315 Oberägeri, Switzerland ads100-user.doc Page 4 of 63. Connections, such as data communication cables, etc. should be perpen-dicular to the gate sensor direction. The cables have to lead directly awayfrom the antennas without loops or angles. 4. If there are heavy industrial power-lines/systems located in the samebuilding, an equipment test should be performed in the planned installationarea prior to installation. 5. Walls with metal structures can affect the antennas. Steel girders, struc-tural steel, metallic water pipes, metallic heater pipes and lightning protec-tion systems are, depending upon their location, surrounded by high fre-quency electromagnetic fields, which can lead to disturbances. A spatialdistance of 7 feet from such elements is therefore necessary.6. Television sets personal computers and accessories, as well as short wavereceivers should not be operated within 7 feet of the gate sensor.7. A distance of 7 feet from fluorescent lamps and 15 feet from fluorescenttubes should be maintained as they may also lead to disturbances. 8. Mechanical devices such as household appliances, electric power tools andelectric toys can also cause interference. The distance from such devicesmust be at least 7 feet. 9. Other RFID-systems, which operate using the same frequency range, cancause interference. To avoid this, a distance of 10 feet should be observed.
User Manual for Andromeda, RFID Gate SensorBibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG, CH-6315 Oberägeri, Switzerland ads100-user.doc Page 5 of 6Fig. 3 Top View for installing and cabling the antennas
User Manual for Andromeda, RFID Gate SensorBibliotheca RFID Library Systems AG, CH-6315 Oberägeri, Switzerland ads100-user.doc Page 6 of 6NOTE: If two gate sensors are set up within 8 m of one another, the respectiveantennas must be synchronized. To facilitate this, a cable (2x2x0,22 mm2shielded and paired, such as Unitronic (LiYCY (TP) Æ ca. 7,0 mm) needs to be in-stalled. Data transferIf data stored from the gate sensor process needs to be analyzed the standardand present interface of the scanner module can be used. In order to transfer thedata, a PC with the appropriate software is required. The data transfer is donethrough an RS 232 /RS 485 interface. This requires a cable between the basis-antenna and the respective PC to be installed prior to system delivery and instal-lation. The PC requires a free COM port. With respect to the PC, the cable shouldbe connected to a LAN interface in direct proximity to the PC. The cable con-nected to the basis-antenna is connected during installation. The cable 2x2x022mm2 shielded and paired such, such as Unitronic (LiYCY (TP) Æ ca. 7,0 mm),cannot be longer than 30 m and should be installed prior to system delivery andinstallation. NOTE: When more than one gate sensor port is connected to a central PC eachbasis antenna will require a free COM port.

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